Encourager for July 31, 2011

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Volume 20, Number 23 July 31, 2011 ww w.eastmont.org

New Fall Discipleship Classes Begin in August Sundays at 5:00 p.m.

How to Win Family or Bro. Mike Co-Ed Room 205 Friends to Christ Billy Dickey

Financial Peace Beth Huckabee Co-Ed Room 114

One in a Million Alexis Begley Ladies Room 118

Acts: The Spread of the Gospel Joe Clements Men Room 116

First Place Vickie Lavender Co-Ed Room 112

Covenant Donna Clements Co-Ed Fellowship Hall

American Heritage Series Keith Rudolph Co-Ed Room 209

Handbells Danny McDonald Co-Ed Room 912

Prayer/Accountability Group Louise Emfinger Ladies Room 105

Economic Armageddon Lynda Coley Mon. at 6:00 p.m. Co-Ed Room 118

Economic ArmageddonSharon Gjesvold

Wed. at 6:15 p.m.

Co-Ed Room 118



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BABY DEDICATIONSunday, August 7, 10:30 a.m.Contact April Mullins (420-6309) by July 29 if youwould like to participate in this special service.

CHRISTMAS in AUGUST

GAs and Mission Friends are celebratingChristmas in August this month as wecollect supplies needed by missionaries!Our missionary this year is our ownLouAnn Raughton who serves Community of Hopehere in Montgomery! You can help during August bybringing some of the following items to place in ourChristmas boxes found in the hallways: wide-rulepaper, 3-prong folders w/pockets, pencils, glue sticks,Bibles, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes,shampoo, portable electric heaters and fans, baby

wipes, diapers, ziplock bags (quart and gallon),large heavy-duty trash bags, powdered laundry deter-gent (large size from Sam’s works well). If you wouldlike to give a Wal-Mart or Lifeway gift card, pleasegive these to Carolyn Jones or Ginger Andrew.

PROMOTION in SEPTEMBER Although children’s choir program begins August 7,we will not promote in Sunday School and missionsuntil the first week of September!!

RECRUITING SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERSWe are in need of additional preschool/children’sSunday School teachers for the new church yearbeginning in September. We will train you and providesupplies and a wonderful curriculum! If you wouldlike more information, please contact Ginger Andrew(420-6306).

Thursday OutreachStreet Cafe on August 4th at 7:00 p.m.Moe’s on August 11th at 7:00 p.m.Remember to invite a friend.

Community Groups (K-Groups) Final “Desiring God” Meeting - August 2nd

No HomeGroups on July 31st

TimeOut - August 3rd at 6:30Taylor Head is speaking.

We w ill have HomeGroups on August 7th4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday School Promotion is August 7th.

EnFuego - Free Concert, August 27thMore details at enfuegoinfo.com

Rush of Fools Concert - September 4th at 6 p.m@ Taylor Road Baptist, $7 advance $10 at the door

Describing one of his most ruthless footballplayers a coach said, “He doesn’t know the mean-ing of the word ‘fear’.” He then paused and add-ed, “There are a lot of other words he doesn’tknow the meaning of too.”

Well, I don’t have the words to describe what agreat church you are. Don’t get the big head, butyou are a blessing to so many. You are faithful,generous, loving and dedicated. You show kind-ness, make sacrifices and help others in waysmany will never see. Of course every church can

improve, and while we do, thanks for reflectingChrist. Remember your candle loses nothingwhen it lights another.

The info on the front page is so important theybumped me to the second page. Take a momentand reread page one.

I’ll See you Sunday,

Sunday Night M inistry OpportunityThere will be no Sunday night activities July 31st.We are giving our leadership (teachers and work-ers) a night off while utilizing this break to dosome facility maintenance. For those looking for aministry opportunity, gift bags for neighbors willbe provided in the connecting hallway. These giftbags with information about our church can be dis-tributed Sunday afternoon or early evening.



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Guatemala M ission Trip November 18-26, 2011Our next scheduled meeting isSunday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. inroom 110. You must possess or have applied foryour passport. There is limited space available. Thedeadline to be considered for this year’s team isAugust 7. Please contact Billy Dickey for moreinformation.

Wanted: Crocheting yarn (full orpart skeins) for Operation ChristmasChild. If you have some you wouldlike to donate, please bring it to thechurch office.

First Place 4 Health The next session of First Place willstart on August 7th in room 112.

Class will start at 4:30 for everyone this week. Wewill have an informational meeting and first weighin. First Place is a Christ-centered weight loss sup-port group that encourages healthy eating and livingexercise, and Bible study. Class cost is $20.00. CaVickie Lavender at 271-1319 for more information

Sr. Adult Choir August 2 at 9:00 a.m.

Financial PeaceThe next session of Financial Peace University willbegin on Sunday night, August 7, 4:00-6:00 p.m.in Room 118. Childcare is provided for all meetingtimes. Please call Cliff or Beth Huckabee at

356-9526 for more information.

Help Needed with BaptismAre you looking for a ministry in the church? Howabout serving in our baptism ministry? This is a rottion program lead by Billy and Brenda Pollard. We

need a man/woman couple to assist the candidateswith towels, etc. Each couple has a month’s rotation(one month per year). If you are interested, pleasecall Sarah Farish at 277-6300, or email her [email protected].

Singles Lock-InAugust 5, 6:00 p.m. until ?Upstairs in the Youth Hall*Note Location Change Pizza & drinks provided. Bring your

favorite snacks and finger foods to share. There isno cost, but please sign up in Sunday School.Come for food, fun, films, games, fellowship &

more!

Recycling for MissionsWe are collecting empty inkjetcartridges (no laser or tonercartridges) and used cellphones (no accessories). Placethese items in the ministry bas-kets located around the church. All proceeds gotoward Eastmont Mission Trips. Thank you forrecycling for missions.

Operation Christmas Child

This year we are asking all the Sunday Schoolclasses for help wrapping the shoe boxes as a classmission project. We have a supply of boxes andsome wrapping paper for your class to use, butscotch tape and old Christmas card fronts areneeded. Kickoff is October 16 and dedication isNovember 13. For more information, pleasecontact Rhonda Huffman at 279-8198 or 235-0569or email her at [email protected].

Thank you cards were received in the churchoffice from Gwen Sides, Elloise Thomas and ZoraBowden.

Holley Wingard (7/24/11) By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Tyler W ingard (7/24/11) By Profession of Faith and Baptism

Kidz J.A.M. (Joy and Music) & Club 3 :16 Reminder: Kidz J.A.M (for twos) and Club 3:16(3 yr - 6th Grade) begins August 7 at 5:00 p.m.



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Schedule of Eventsunday, July 31 10 a.m. Worship Service20 a.m. Sunday School:30 a.m. Missions Service

No Evening Activities

onday, August 100 p.m. Outreach

uesday, August 2 00 a.m. Sr. Adult Choir30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, August 315 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMen’s Small Groups

hursday, August 430 p.m. Aerobics

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unday, August 7 10 a.m. Worship Service20 a.m. Sunday School:30 a.m. Worship Service00 p.m. Discipleship

onday, August 800 p.m. Outreach

uesday, August 9 30 p.m. Aerobics

Wednesday, August 1015 p.m. Fellowship Meal45 p.m. Acteens30 p.m. Mission Groups

Prayer MeetingAdult Choir

Orchestra PracticeMen’s Small Groups

hursday, August 1130 p.m. Aerobics

July 31, 2011 Wednesday Night Meal

August 3, 2011 Chicken Tenders, Mashed Potatoes,

Green Beans, Salad, Dessert, & Drink

August 10, 2011 Hamburger, French Fries, Baked Beans,

Salad, Dessert, & Drink

$5.00 Adult $2.00 Children(Max. $15.00 per family)

July 10, 2011

General Budget

$43,646.88

Building Fund

$4,293.00

July 17, 2011

General Budget

$27,838.60

Building Fund

$2,552.00

Sunday School Totals

July 17, 2011 Preschool...69Children...72Students...83Adults...689Total...913

July 24, 2011 Preschool...72Children...66Students...79Adults...665Total...882

Weekly Giving

Sunday’s Music - July 31, 2011 Baylee Hampsey “Temporary Home”

Kathy Eckermann & Jayne Love

“People Need the Lord”

Zack Godwin “Thank You”

Rick Jones “I Can Pray”

Sunday’s Music - August 7 , 2011 Sanctuary Choir “Shoutin’ Time”

Special Music Donna Newcomb

Building Lock-Up

July 31, 2011

Mike MullinsTommy Corum

August 7, 2011

Julian PrinceRichard Cartwrigh

July 24, 2011

General Budget Building Fund

$22,542.01 $3,166.50

Sympathy to…♦ Kristy Brosius and family in the loss of

family friend, Tyler Ally, on 7/10/11.♦ Mary Essary in the loss of her sister-in-law

Idalia Lockard, on 7/10/11.♦George Hammett and family in the loss of

his mother, Opal Hammett on 7/13/11.♦The family and friends of Betty Vann who

passed away on 7/16/11.

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